Top Golf Course in Ohio
Take in breathtaking views of the Cuyahoga River Valley while you golf at Ohio's #2 municipal golf course
Play Sleepy Hollow golf course, named one of Golfweek’s top five courses you can play in Ohio. Experience the pristine course conditions and fast pace of play at this championship course.
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Brecksville Reservation
9445 Brecksville Rd
Brecksville, OH 44141 - Driving Directions
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The course was designed by Stanley Thompson, a member of the Royal Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. It opened in 1924 as a private country club on land leased from Cleveland Metroparks and was opened to public play in 1963. The course is set up as a classic "out and in" layout. The early holes on both nines play down hill and down the prevailing wind, therefore seeming shorter than the yardage indicates. The incoming holes play uphill and into the wind making them play surprisingly long.
It would be hard to find another course in Northeast Ohio where so many holes are praised for their aesthetic beauty as well as their challenge. Hole #2 is an impressive par 3 and with the tees back, it's a driver tee shot for all but the longest of hitters. Followed by the par 4 hole #3, which stretches 481 yards from the back tee. The back nine is shorter and more strategic. It features #14, a short par 5 and #17, a short par 4 which are both classic risk/reward holes!
Sleepy Hollow has been the site for many amateur and professional events including qualifying events for USGA championships and every other year hosting the Greater Cleveland Amateur Championship.
BEFORE YOU SWING
Before you step up to the tee, it’s a good idea to do a short dynamic warm-up routine. Check-out what the experts at the MetroHealth System’s Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute recommend to improve golf performance and prevent injury.
Pace of Play
- Play "ready golf." Be prepared for each shot and keep up with the group directly ahead. Cleveland Metroparks par time is 2 1/4 hours for 9 holes and 4 1/2 hours for 18 holes. Approximately 15 minutes per hole.
- Replace divots, repair ball marks and rake sand traps.
- 18-hole players should break for only five minutes upon completion of the front nine. A longer break could result in the loss of access to the #10 tee.
Course Rating
| Tee Name | USGA Course Rating (18) | Slope Rating (18) | Front (9) | Back (9) | Bogey Rating (18) | Gender |
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| Black | 73.3 | 133 | 36.3/133 | 37.0/133 | 97.7 | M |
| Gold | 71.0 | 128 | 35.6/129 | 35.4/127 | 94.7 | M |
| White | 69.5 | 125 | 34.9/126 | 34.6/123 | 87.8 | M |
| White | 76.7 | 133 | 38.1/135 | 38.6/131 | 87.8 | F |
| Orange | 66.0 | 115 | 32.4/112 | 33.6/117 | 99.2 | M |
| Orange | 71.0 | 120 | 35.2/116 | 35.8/124 | 99.2 | F |
Accessibility
Cleveland Metroparks offers Solorider golf carts, single-rider golf carts designed for individuals who need mobility assistance on the golf course. The car is designed so that the golfer's handicap will only be related to his or her ability to play the game, not any mobility impairment they may have.
These Solorider golf carts are provided at regular cart fees to individuals with disabilities at Shawnee Hills, Seneca and Big Met golf courses. No reservations are necessary, but are strongly recommended so that the carts are ready when you arrive.
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Valley View Room at Sleepy Hollow
Host your event at the Valley View room located on the Sleepy Hollow Golf Course. This event space offers a wide variety of amenities for all of your private event needs.
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